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W121 UTD

2020 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 UTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 72,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear oil leak from differential

Fail 7 Mar 2025 71,888 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear oil leak from differential

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,868 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 54,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,947 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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W121 UTD is a 2020 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W121 UTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 6 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W121 UTD registered?

W121 UTD is a 2020 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2020.

Is W121 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 UTD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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